Senior Actuarial Assistant

Position Overview

Designs and Maintains RGA's experience analytic environment, data manipulation and business intelligence tools relating to experience studies and research topics for Global R&D. Provides innovative technical solutions using variety of technologies, such as relational databases, homegrown or vendor actuarial software, etc. Interacts with other RGA departments to ensure that department work products are portrayed correctly, understood, and completed in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and manipulates internal and client data for the purpose of experience studies and financial analysis.
• Develops, maintains and reviews experience study procedures and systems.
• Participates in the development and enhancement of underlying processes, and recommends improvements in RGA experience analysis best practice standards.
• Conducts research in current and emerging topics of interest to RGA global R&D, such as experience studies, mortality/morbidity research, statistical techniques, distribution and underwriting analysis, etc.
• Supports senior actuaries and assists with special projects.
• Creates and/or presents research bulletins/reports, documenting RGA experience study methodologies and findings on a variety of topics.
• Communicates key findings by creating meaningful and professional reports or presentations.
• Serves as a liaison with other associates and departments.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Finance, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics or related field
• At least 5 of P, FM, MLC, MFE, C, or FAP1 actuarial exams completed
• 2+ years of actuarial experience in life insurance
• Intermediate knowledge of database applications (Access, Oracle, SQL, TOAD, or equivalent)
• Intermediate PC and technical skills, including spreadsheets, statistical programs and actuarial software.
• Ability to compile, analyze, refine, and interpret large amounts of data
• Intermediate knowledge of actuarial mathematics and experience analysis concepts and techniques
• Competent knowledge and understanding of actuarial concepts
• Ability to be flexible when needed, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability
• Intermediate oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge
• Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions
• Intermediate investigative, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects
• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
• Intermediate interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions
• Ability to foster customer service as needed
• Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines and work well with all levels of management

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Math, Finance, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics or related field
• ASA
• 3 years of actuarial experience in life insurance
• Competent in MoSes, TAS, and/or AXIS
• Ability to program in Visual Basic or equivalent
• Background in statistical analysis

Company Overview

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The general pay range for this position is $74,150 - $105,295 per year. Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles, and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.